1969 Volvo P 1800 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1969 Volvo P 1800. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 580 kg more than 1969 Volvo P 1800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo P 1800. (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Volvo P 1800 | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Volvo | Chevrolet |
| Model | P 1800 | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |
